{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Fashion Designers Get Paid: Build Your Fashion Career On Your Own Terms","title":"SFD049: Learn How to Create a Stellar Fashion Portfolio From a Former Under Armour Designer, featuring Leila Jalili","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3622,"description":"Contact Heidi: podcast (at) SuccessfulFashionDesigner.com Few fashion professionals are as passionate and knowledgeable as Leila Jalili, my guest for this episode of The Successful Fashion Designer. She left her positions with global brands such as Under Armour and 686 Technical Apparel to focus on her career as a freelance creative consultant specializing in the design, direction, and development of performance apparel and technical outerwear for women, men, and youth. Throughout this inspiring conversation Leila shares key insights into how new designers can ensure their fashion portfolios stand out from the masses. She explains how to break into new markets by making opportunities for yourself and has an in-depth understanding of what employers are looking for in new hires. Be sure to give this interview your full attention and share it with aspiring designers - your career will thank you. Outline of This Episode [0:42] Leila Jalili, former Senior Designer at Under Armour, is my guest for this episode [3:15] Leila’s explanation of the common elements she sees in fashion portfolios [8:26] What interviewers are looking for in fashion portfolios for new graduates [13:38] Digital vs. physical portfolios, the pros/cons of each, and how to use sample garments [16:04] How do you convey your strengths within a team collaboration piece? [18:09] The importance of tailoring your portfolio for every interview [23:36] The best tips for networking with industry professionals [28:17] How Leila’s recent market research project impressed her freelance clients [32:26] Take the extra opportunities to inject more ambition into your career [34:32] How to determine if you need to move on from your current position or company [37:39] The keys to making a 180 turn in your fashion design career through self-driven projects [47:45] Leila’s best advice for designers [53:17] Examples of exceptionally creative projects Leila has seen throughout her career [56:30] Leila’s final words of...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/aKuVxL8JmweBENlQ3ijRBkKP2y4MyoOXJoGtd_pgZ84/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83MDEx/Y2M3YzBjYTI4NTM4/ZWNjY2QzNDUyZTY5/N2VhYi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}